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tainment attractions, pinball machines, etc. It
is open seven days a week.
Vineyards Cafe & Catering, 32418
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, (248)
855=9463. This is a many-faceted type of
operation. Nibbles and Nuts at the Vineyards,
and traditional Jewish dishes prepared by
Shirlee Bloom, using only kosher products in
her separate kitchen, makes it much more
than just a cafe and catering setup.
Homemade salads, sandwiches and entrees
are available at booths and tables. Everything
can also be gotten for carry-out and tray
catering. Shirlee Bloom's outside catering is
popular for all occasions.
LATHRUP VILLAGE
La Fendi,27060 Evergreen, Lathrup Landing,
Lathrup Village, (248) 559 9099. Numerous
dishes at this popular Middle-Eastern restau-
rant are not found in many dining spots of its
type.The diversified menu also includes all tra-
ditional items as per Old World recipes.The
various exotic cocktails made at the juice bar
from fruits and vegetables are available seven
days a week.
OAK PARK
Bread Basket Deli, 10 1/2 Mile Road &
Greenfield. Lincoln Center, Oak Park, (248)
968-0022. Ranked among the top deli-
catessen-restaurants in the Midwest. Former
Detroiters who now live in various parts of
the country also extoll the many virtues of
this great favorite with its huge sandwiches,
double-baked bread, children's menu, break-
fast, lunch, dinner and after-theater. It is open
Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
and for carry-out Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.
to IIp.m.
ORCHARD LAKE
The Sheik, 4189 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Lake, (248) 865-0000. Menu attrac-
tions of Middle-Eastern and Lebanese dining
are featured along with individual pita breads
that are served hot from an open hearth.
Many of the dining favorites are guarded fami-
ly recipes not found elsewhere. Outside
catering is available for anything on the menu.
SOUTHFIELD
Excalibur, 28875 Franklin Road, Southfield,
(248) 358-3355. Fine dining takes on an added
dimension with its menu ranging from region-
al to continental.The Billy Rose Quartet plays
for dancing Tuesdays through Fridays; the
Gary Rose Quartet is Saturday evenings.
Star Deli, 24555 W.12 Mile Road, Southfield,
(248) 352-7377. This is acclaimed as one of
the best little carry-out only delicatessens in
America. Star is just a small place, with little
room to move about when crowded.
Homemade taste has also been one of the
trademarks for its success. Fat-free and regu-
lar tuna salad, egg salad, potato salad, coleslaw,
and more. Its lox is cut by hand. Beautiful
trays are a standout.
WARREN
Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road,
Warren, (810) 268-3200.This is the flagship of
the fast-growing chain with the Andiamo
name (Andiamo West; Bloomfield Hills:
Lakefront Bistro, St. Clair Shores;Trattoria,
Grosse Pointe Woods; and Osteria, Royal Oak
and Osteria, Rochester).The Warren location
site has "name" entertainment in the Andiamo
Celebrity Showroom. Call for dates and
times.
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard
Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 737-8600.
The award-winning Tommy Salad, Greek spe-
cialties, lamb chops, etc. are featured seven
days a week at this celebrated Greek restau-
rant. Next door banquet facilities accomo-
dates around 300.
Chuck Muer's Seafood Tavern, 5656 W.
Maple, West Bloomfield, (248) 551-2251. This
is another in the C.A. Muer Restaurant
Corporation's fine chain of restaurants whose
fish serving is considered among the nation's
best. with 21 restaurants in five states. Locally
also including Charley Crab, Troy;
Meriwether's, Southfield; Big Fish, Dearborn
and Madison Heights; and Gandy Dancer, Ann
Arbor. All serve award-winning food and fine
wines at lunch and dinner.
La Difference, 7245 Orchard Lake Road,
Robins Nest, West Bloomfield, (248) 932-
8934.An upscale kosher dairy restaurant with
fresh fish from around the world, pasta and
vegetarian specialties. Children's menu, carry-
out and catering available. Open Mon.-Thurs.,
lunch and dinner; Sat, dinner 7-11, Sunday
brunch. Closed Fridays. Supervised by the
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater
Detroit.
La Fendi, 6123 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue
Shoppes,West Bloomfield, (248) 668-1800.
Old World recipes are responsible for the
diversified Middle-Eastern menu that includes
all traditional delights and many not seen at
any other restaurant. Cocktails and wine are
served as well as juice bar favorites. Open
seven days a week.
Mei Ling, 6175 Haggerty, Bloomfield Avenue
Shoppes,VVest Bloomfield, (248) 926-6711.
Chinese vegetarian favorites are the specialty,
but featured items also include "meat or poul-
try" dishes made with tofu that tastes almost
like the real thing. Popular choices are the
sesame "chicken" and sweet and sour "chick-
en" plus other good health dining favorites.
Shangri-La, 6407 Orchard Lake Road,
Orchard Mall, West Bloomfield, (248) 626-
8585. Creative dishes make this a different
type of gourmet-style Oriental dining experi-
ence.The Hong Kong cooking preparations
are authentic and served seven days a week.
This is one of the few restaurants that spe-
cialize in Dim Sum at lunch, with a vast vari-
ety from which to choose.
Uptown Parthenon, 4301 Orchard lake
Road, Crosswinds Mall,West Bloomfield,
(248) 538-6000. Authentic Greek cuisine,
with dishes not seen anywhere else, makes
this a growing favorite among aficionados of
Greek dining.Those who discover it become
regulars because of the interesting and excel-
lent preparations that are served by polite
waitpersons. Open seven days weekly for
lunch and dinner.
The Dining Guide is a weekly feature.